Sea sponge and starfish thought to be real-life versions of SpongeBob and Patrick.

Christopher Mahwas one of the scientists watching the feed and immediately recognized the uncanny resemblance to the animated duo.

He later posted a picture of the look-alikes onTwitter, along with the caption: WOW.

Best Friends SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star in Real Life

Sea sponge and starfish thought to be real-life versions of SpongeBob and Patrick. (Photo: Public domain viaNOAAandChristopher Mah)

REAL LIFE Sponge bob and Patrick!

In reality, starfish like to eat sponges.

It seems theyve found themselves quite a long way fromBikini Bottom.

Real-life versions of SpongeBob and Patrick were spotted in a scientific expedition off the U.S. Atlantic coast!

laugh I normally avoid these refs..but WOW.

best friends SpongeBob & Patrick spotted IRL in the ocean!

No more pics on internet.

We are officially done.